Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Hofstra Pride

Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Hofstra Arena Thursday as the Hofstra Pride look to beat the odds vs the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens in NCAA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Hofstra Pride were listed as -8.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs Hofstra Pride Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 6-6-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Hofstra Pride are 6-8 ATS. Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens are 6-7 on betting the total; Hofstra Pride are 10-4.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 248-rated Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens taking on the No. 171-rated Hofstra Pride in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Hofstra's No. 86-rated squad against Delaware's No. 140-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Hofstra rates No. 118 in the country with 8.06 per game, while their foes tonight, the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens rank No. 226 nationally with 6.21 per match.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Delaware earned a 61-60 victory over James Madison on Saturday, getting 19 points from Ryan Daly at JMU Center.

Rokas Gustys scored 20 points and added 16 rebounds for a double-double, leading Hofstra over Drexel, 91-86, on Saturday at John A. Daskalakis Center.

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